Red Leaf Amaranth

Amaranthus cruentus

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Red-leaf amaranth that is delicious and highly nutritious. We put it in our salad mix and it can be used as a steamed vegetable or in soups. Amaranth are very easy to grow. They prefer a warm climate, full sun, and a well drained soil. Amaranth seeds can be directly seeded or started indoors for transplanting later.